Little Falls in Herkimer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bentonís Landing

Nathaniel Benton

ó1792-1869 ó

By Steve Stoessel, March 15, 2019

1. Bentonís Landing Marker

Inscription.

Bentonís Landing. Nathaniel Benton—. Nathaniel Benton came to Little Falls as a War of 18 12 veteran and opened a law office here in 1819. His young but flourishing practice enabled him to marry Sarah Britton and to build for her the fine Greek Revival home which now houses the W.C.A. Mr. Benton was chosen to be the first Little Falls village president in 1827, was appointed to a three year term as a Herkimer County judge, and was the second president of the newly incorporated Herkimer County Bank whose original building is now owned by the Little Falls Historical Society. Between 1833 and 1868, Judge Benton's extensive career included public service as a New York State senator, a district attorney, a canal auditor, a twelve year term as New York State Secretary of State, and as an author who wrote a still respected history of Herkimer County. Benton Hall Academy, erected in 1895 and named in his honor, stands as a memorial to this Little Falls native who consistently gave warm and vigorous support to public education. . This historical marker is in Little Falls in Herkimer County New York

Nathaniel Benton came to Little Falls as a War of 1812 veteran and opened a law
office here in 1819. His young but flourishing practice enabled him to marry Sarah
Britton and to build for her the fine Greek Revival home which now houses the W.C.A.
Mr. Benton was chosen to be the first Little Falls village president in 1827, was
appointed to a three year term as a Herkimer County judge, and was the second president of the newly incorporated Herkimer County Bank whose original building is now owned by the Little Falls Historical Society. Between 1833 and 1868, Judge Benton's extensive career included public service as a New York State senator, a district attorney, a canal auditor, a twelve year term as New York State Secretary of
State, and as an author who wrote a still respected history of Herkimer County. Benton Hall Academy, erected in 1895 and named in his honor, stands as a memorial
to this Little Falls native who consistently gave warm and vigorous support to public education.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2019. This page originally submitted on March 16, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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